Ppt about social issues

1. Social Issues

2. What is a social issue?
O A social issue (also called a social
problem or a social illness or even a
social conflict) refers to an issue that
influences and is opposed by a
considerable number of individuals within
a society.

3. OSocial issues are those which affect
the human society as a whole. These
issues pertain to human behavior,
including government policies,
religious conflicts, gender inequalities,
economic disparities, etc.

4. Most Common Social
Problems
O Brainstorming!
O Let’s make a list of all the social problems
that we know
O Write them on the board.

5. Brain Storm

6. Social Issues

7. List of Social Issues in Today's
Society
O Global warming
O Drug abuse
O Gun Laws
O Bullying
O Immigration
O Homophobia
O Poverty
O Women’s rights
O Religion-based discrimination
O Unemployment
O Civil rights
O Obesity
O Voting

8. Social Power
O Who in our society has power?
O Who has priority? Provide an example.
O Who creates rules and who directs them?
O Do all citizen obey the rules?
O What happens if someone disobey?

9. Knock Down the House

11. Social Project
O Choose a social issue in your community,
country or world
O Then do your research: facts, numbers,
people involved, groups…etc
O Once you have done your research decide
who to send your letter or email
O Federal government: House or Senate
O State government: Governor, Senate, or House
O City of Aurora: Mayor, county board members
O See me if you still are not sure who to address
your issue to